1verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
“Let's avoid a confrontation”
01 Word definition
avert
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is AVERT a word?
Yes. AVERT is a 5-letter verb. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-V-E-R-THow do you spell AVERT?
AVERT contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with T.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗debarforefendforfendobviatedeflecthead off
02 Letter breakdown
How is AVERT spelled?
A1V2E3R4T5
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About AVERT.
How do you spell AVERT?
AVERT is spelled A-V-E-R-T. It contains 5 letters.